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“Tutorial: French press coffee cozy” plus 34 more

“Tutorial: French press coffee cozy” plus 34 more


Tutorial: French press coffee cozy

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 11:21 PM PST

Mandi of Making Nice shares how and why she made this handsome quilted cozy. Click HERE to get the scoop and the tutorial.

Image credit: Making Nice

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Grinch and Cindy Lou Who quilted placemats

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 10:54 PM PST

I love all things Grinch! Jessica of a little gray made these quilted placemats as part of the Holiday Craft Bash. She shares with her readers the applique pattern for the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, plus instructions for whipping them up. Go HERE to get the tutorial and free patterns.

Image credit: a little gray

Sparkle Glitter Glass Ornaments by Crafty Chica

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 09:26 PM PST

Love the Crafty Chica!! And I get to share a seasonal tutorial from her that uses glass ornaments! There’s no fire or kilns needed. Just glitter (Kathy loves glitter, but then who doesn’t? Except for one somebody that Kathy is trying to convert) and glass ornaments and watch the video. They are so pretty. I love the intensity of …

Grumpy Cat art quilt

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 09:15 PM PST

Cheryl of Muppin gives you Grumpy Cat. I’m laughing so hard! Go HERE to learn more about her art quilt.

Image credit: Muppin

A tribute quilt for Dada-ajoba

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 07:52 PM PST

Just wow! Shruti of 13 Woodhouse Road made this portrait-style quilt to honor the memory of her husband’s great-grandfather. Known as Dada-ajoba, he started the family business that is still going strong at 100 years. It’s a sweet story of celebrating family. Go to the post.

Image credit: 13 Woodhouse Road

Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 05:37 PM PST

Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees

These beautiful Christmas tree decorations are made from festive cupcake liners. I really love the look of these and how easily they can be adapted to your own Christmas colors. Just switch out the cupcake liners to match your look! Get the tutorial here –>> Paper Christmas Tree | A Spoonful of Sugar.…

Tute: ‘Very Bari’ Christmas tree skirt

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 06:32 PM PST

Shannon of Luvinthemommyhood used Essex Linen (hoarded) and Splendor 1920 fabrics for this dreamy quilted Christmas tree skirt. She says it’s easy enough for a beginner. Find out how to make your own, get the tutorial.

Image credit: Luvinthemommyhood

Poinsettia Beeswax Candle

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 05:00 PM PST

Stevie at Garden Therapy shares how to make these awesome beeswax poinsettia candles for the holidays. Grab the tutorial.…

Sparkling DIY Wedding Earrings

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:10 PM PST

DIY glam rhinestone earrings as seen at Wedding ObsessionCheck out these retro rhinestone earrings at Wedding Obsession. Aren’t they fabulous? Take a look at how Lynzie made these glittery glam earrings from ordinary hardware and rhinestones at Wedding Obsession.…

Tutorial: Three-eyed monster hat

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:28 PM PST

Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogs in the Happy Holidays series at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make this awesome three-eyed monster hat.  How cute is this!!  And made from fleece with long flaps over the ears, it’ll keep a child warm when they’re out playing in the cold weather.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Running With Scisssors …

2 Books for Giveaway – and a Free Project

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:20 PM PST

cover art for Shrink Shrank Shrunk and Making Fabric Jewelry I have two great books to giveaway – Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk! by Cathe Holden and Making Fabric Jewelry by Marthe Le Van!

Both of these books will teach you how to make inexpensive, fun and original jewelry. Together they will give you over 50 great projects that will have you making jewelry well into the new year!

blooming flowers bracelet from Cathe Holden's Shrink Shrank ShrunkGet the free …

Tutorial: Reversible color blocked leather bag

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:09 PM PST

Oh, and I am absolutely loving this colorblocked leather bag that Hetty from light blue grey made!  The clean lines, the sharp colors…  It’s reversible, too.  She made it out of leather samples, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  If you can’t get your hands on leather samples, you could get the pieces you need from thrifted leather …

DIY “Needle Felted Tree Skirt” & “Layered & Torn Ornaments”

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:58 PM PST

 

Shannon and Jen host “Eat. Sleep. MAKE”. They have both been blogging separately for several years (Jen at Her Own Road and Shannon at Details of a Love), but they want to be able to offer their readers as many ideas and as much inspiration as possible – and the best way to do that is together! They fuel …

Really Big Giveaway at Lark

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:37 PM PST

stack of fabulous books from Lark for giveaway!Don’t miss your chance to enter for a chance at 15 books from Lark Jewelry & Beading’s 500 Series! The giveaway ends 9 p.m. EST on Wednesday, January 2. Hurry over to Lark Jewelry & Beading to enter!…

Plastic Spoon Christmas Trees

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 11:33 AM PST

Plastic Spoon Christmas Trees

How could you not love these? Seriously fun and totally genius, these Christmas trees are made from plastic spoons and paint. I love how these lok, so festive and fun! Get the tutorial –>> Plastic Spoon Christmas Trees | That’s What {Che} Said….…

How to make a recycled stuffed animal wall decoration

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 11:41 AM PST

I love the idea of making “faux taxidermy” Especially when it’s as cute as this stuffed animal wall Christmas decoration. See how to turn a stuffed animal into a wall mounted holiday decoration over at the blog Nellie Bellie.…

Winner of “Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarves: Dazzling Designs to Knit”

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 10:01 AM PST

Carol lucky #25 is the winner of "Nicky Epstein's Signature Scarves: Dazzling Designs to Knit".  I know she will love it.   I will be contacting Carol and it is fun she will get it before Christmas.  Thanks to everyone that entered and I am putting up a new giveaway today and it is a hard covered book call "Loop D-Loop …

Photographing Holiday Candle Light

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 09:56 AM PST

In a recent post for iheartfaces, Lea Hartman shares great tips for photographing candles and candlelight around holiday time. Bloggers and photo buffs alike will enjoy her tips.…

Easy Snowman Cookie Pops, Christmas Gift Cookie Bites and Chocolate Bark Pops

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 09:30 AM PST

That’s a lot to digest, I know, (groan, forgive the eating pun), but I wanted to share with you a few ideas I created for Celebrations. First up, find the how-tos to make easy snowman cookie pops (that sort of look like ducks, I think, do you agree?) HERE, Christmas gift cookie bites HERE and Chocolate bark pops HERE at

Time-saving ironing tip

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 08:30 AM PST

Ironing is a crucial part of a sewing project.  But getting up after each seam and walking to the ironing board gets old quickly, and takes time away from your sewing.  Sarai from Colette Patterns shares a time-saving ironing tip over on their blog, The ColetterieGo there now to see what it is.

[photo from The Coletterie]…

Tutorial: Pleated and piped zippered pouch

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 08:05 AM PST

This pleated zippered pouch would make a great last-minute gift!  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make one.  The pleats and the piping make this a nice enough pouch to stand on its own as a gift, but you could also load it with goodies (cosmetics, art supplies, etc.) to make an even bigger gift.  Go to her

Holiday Roundup: Sweet and Savory Snowflakes

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 08:04 AM PST

It can snow every day in the kitchen, even if you don’t have a winter wonderland outside. Here are just a few snowflake-themed sweet and savories to get you started.

 

1. Butternut squash soup from Yummy Mummy Kitchen.

2. Snowflake doughnuts from Hungry Happenings.

3. Royal icing snowflake cupcake toppers from Glorious Treats.

4. Snowflake macarons from

Free pattern: Pavlova Wrap Top & Skirt sized for a fabric doll

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 07:51 AM PST

Steph from 3 Hours Past and Cake Designs shares a free pattern for a scaled down version of her soon-to-be-released Pavlova Wrap Top & Skirt.  When I say scaled down, I mean really scaled down.  It’s sized to fit a small fabric doll.  She’ll send you the PDF for making the doll if you pre-order the Pavlova Wrap Top …

Tutorial: Voile pajama pants with shirred back waist

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 07:22 AM PST

Anna from Noodlehead shows how she made a pair of lightweight pajama pants out of a lovely voile print.  The back of the waistband is made stretchy with elastic thread shirring.  The front waistband has a drawstring.  You can make your own pattern by tracing around a pair of pants that fit you.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from …

Tutorial: Ruffles and lace embellished tee for girls

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 07:13 AM PST

Ruffled tees are sooo versatile for girls!  They’re cute with a pair of jeans, but can also look sweet with a skirt.  VixenMade shows how you can make one.  She starts with a store-bought t-shirt and adds the rows of ruffles and lace.  Get the tute.

[photo from VixenMade]…

Tutorial: Throw pillow with charm square ruffles

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 06:41 AM PST

Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty ruffled throw pillows.  The ruffles are pieced from charm squares .  The precut squares are a real time saver, but you could also cut your own squares using fabrics from your scrap stash.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Sew4Home]…

Snowy Scene Ornaments

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 05:20 AM PST

Snowy Scene Ornaments

Don’t you just love these beautiful snowy ornaments? Using faux snow and other small items, you can make these stunning decorations to be used on your tree, given as gifts or even hung on a garland. Get the tutorial here –>> Homespun With Love: Pretty Handmade Christmas Ornaments.…

Knit a “Monster” for a Kid in Connecticut

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 06:13 AM PST

600 monstersAnyone who’s ever watched “Sesame Street” knows that not all monsters are bad. Monsters, in fact, can be a source of comfort and protection. A knit monster is a great symbol of love and happens to also be pretty quick and easy to knit.

That’s why monsters were chosen as the theme for a group called 600 Monsters Strong for

Project: Rocking Santa Candy Treat

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 05:53 AM PST

This Santa really knows how to rock and roll! The Fresh and Fun blog has directions for making a fun rocking candy treat using a Hersey Nugget.

-Heather…

Wednesday Round-Up | Free Printable Gift Tags

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 05:50 AM PST

If you’re in the midst of wrapping gifts, this round-up should come in very handy. Here are links to five different free printable gift tags.

1. Double sided customizable ornament tags from PleaseNotePaper

2. Lump of Goal tag from Make Life Lovely

3. Holiday Gift Tags from Creative Index Blog

4. Holiday Stag gift tag from Valley & Co. Lifestyle…

Chocolate-Covered Nutter Butter Penguins

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:37 AM PST

Dark chocolate Nutter Butter penguins with marshmallow bellies. That’s what these are, and I can’t describe them any better. Except maybe with the word “adorable.” Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Gingerbread Man Jelly Shots

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:28 AM PST

Gingerbread Man Jelly ShotsNot drunk enough from your snowman JellO shots? Then make some gingerbread man JellO shots. Find the recipe HERE at Rock UR Party.…

JellO Shot Snowman Pops

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:13 AM PST

Snowman jello shot popsPina colada snowman JellO shots. On a stick. I think these were made for me. Pure and utter brilliance. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at She Knows.…

Berry Ornament Fruit Platter

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:07 AM PST

Tabletop Berry Ornament + Fruit PlatterIt’s always good to throw something healthy on the Christmas table… like this lovely berry “ornament.” Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Sew Woodsy.…

Santa Bento Box

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:02 AM PST

Trap Santa in your kids’ lunch boxes! Make a Santa bento HERE at Creative Food.…

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